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Pope Leo, registered in New Lenox, becomes 1st pope in history to vote in US general election

Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
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Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.

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Sports Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM · 1 min read
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Pope Leo, registered in New Lenox, becomes 1st pope in history to vote in US general election — Evanston Community news

Pope Leo XIV, registered to vote in the Chicago area, has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election.

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